The importance and collectability of a first-year issue cannot be overstated. The 1986 American Silver Eagle was popular from the moment it was issued. 1986 is one of the key dates in the series.

Because of the vast improvements in modern minting technology recently issued Silver Eagles can be acquired for less than $100. Coins issued prior to 2003 are scarce in perfect MS70 condition. The certified population in perfect MS70 across all three major coin grading services, ANACS, NGC and PCGS can be counted in hundreds not thousands!